Crosstrek Valet Key sounds alarm when unlocking the car?

Asked by Guru8Z21 May 01, 2017 at 09:42 PM
about the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek Premium

Question type: General

I use my valet car for the Crosstrek when I go to paddle. Salt water would fry the power key. When I unlock the car, the alarm sounds. The alarm activates approx. 1-2 minutes after locking the car and the alarm of course can be disabled by inserting the key in the ignition. How do I lock the car with the valet key in such a way that the alarm does not sound when I open it. HELP!

For many years I simply left the powered fob over a tire, carrying
NO key. NEVER a problem. In previous Subies, at least, the "key"
is that if the car is locked manually it can be unlocked manually
(valet key or from inside) without alarm awakening.
But your '17 is from the new Lafayette "world" platform? Who
knows what those Indianians are up to....

I picked up a new 2014 Crosstrek today, was given a valet key with the regular keys. However, the valet key seems/looks virtually identical to the regular key, only difference I've found so far is it...

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